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What’s driving Cycling Mikey, Britain’s most hated cyclist? (www.thetimes.co.uk)

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“In four years Mike van Erp has filmed 1,400 drivers using their phones, leading to 1,800 penalty points, £110,000 of fines — and him being assaulted by disgruntled motorists. Is he a road safety hero or just a darned nuisance? Nick Rufford joins him on patrol”

I’ve watched a few of his videos. I should be surprised that he catches so many drivers in their phones, but in and around London? Not surprised at all.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

lol what? Oh look he wears an helmet let me run over him; he'll be fine.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30472528/

"This analysis confirms that drivers did, overall, get closer when the rider wore a helmet."

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I've heard lack of helmet makes car drivers give more space as they're more aware of how squishy the rider is. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

No it's more like, they look vulnerable as they aren't wearing a helmet I'll give them some extra room. I was amazed by the extra space I got when cycling with a child seat on the back of my bike.